Indian Pilot Takes Son on Maiden Flight, Tiny Matching Uniform Steals Show in Cockpit Introduction

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21am on 21 Dec 2025,Sunday India

An Indian pilot's heartwarming video of taking his 8-month-old son Agastya on his first flight has gone viral, earning him the nickname "Daddy's little co-pilot." Shared by Gunjan Apte on Instagram, the footage shows Captain Aakash Khanna introducing young Agastya to the aircraft cockpit. The toddler wore a custom pilot-style outfit matching his father's uniform. The touching moment captured Agastya's wide-eyed wonder as he explored the aircraft, with his father patiently explaining the controls before takeoff. Social media users praised the "proud moment," calling it "the sweetest thing" online. Many commented on the child's confidence and called him a "future pilot in the making."

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